Learning Support Assistant: Alternative Education

Pinnacle Training Ne; Seaham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Training Ne is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our Alternative Education Provision, supporting young people with social, emotional, behavioural, and additional learning needs. You will work with teaching staff to support students one-to-one and in small groups, helping them re-engage with education and achieve their potential.

You will promote positive behaviour, contribute to progress monitoring, and provide targeted support in literacy, numeracy, and exam

Qualifications

• Experience with young people, including those with additional needs or challenging behaviour.
• Patient, adaptable and emotionally resilient.
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Works well in a team and takes a proactive approach.
• Experience in alternative provision, PRU, or SEND settings.
• Relevant qualification, e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs in accessing learning
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
• Promote positive behaviour and manage challenging situations
• Contribute to student progress monitoring and individual learning plans
• Provide targeted support, including literacy, numeracy, and exam assistance
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment

Skills

Experience with young people

Patience

Adaptability

Emotional resilience

Team player

Proactive approach

Professional boundaries

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Experience in alternative provision or SEND

Job description

Pinnacle Training Ne is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our Alternative Education Provision, supporting young people with social, emotional, behavioural, and additional learning needs. You will work with teaching staff to support students one-to-one and in small groups, helping them re-engage with education and achieve their potential.

You will promote positive behaviour, contribute to progress monitoring, and provide targeted support in literacy, numeracy, and exam